Donizetti’s opera of a woman forced to breaking point is conducted by Michele Mariotti with a cast including Lisette Oropesa, Charles Castronovo and Christopher Maltman, in Katie Mitchell’s powerful production.

Janáček’s final work receives its Royal Opera premiere in a new production directed by Krzysztof Warlikowski, with Teodor Currentzis conducting an excellent cast including Johan Reuter and Willard W. White.

The Royal Opera presents the world premiere of a new work by exciting young composer Na’ama Zisser, in a soundworld that thrillingly unites contemporary idioms with the music of Orthodox Hasidic Judaism.

Dancers from the UK’s five leading ballet companies perform two of MacMillan’s sunniest works alongside a new production of his dark, classical fairytale, as part of Kenneth MacMillan: a National Celebration.

The Royal Ballet celebrates the centenary of Leonard Bernstein’s birth with an all-Bernstein programme from the Company’s three associate choreographers, Wayne McGregor, Liam Scarlett and Christopher Wheeldon.

Characteristic works from three of The Royal Ballet’s Resident Choreographers – Wayne McGregor, Frederick Ashton and Kenneth MacMillan – display the diversity of The Royal Ballet and its virtuoso dancers.

Javier De Frutos directs a new production of Philip Glass’s dance opera inspired by Cocteau’s surrealist tragedy, featuring Royal Ballet dancers and leading lights of the contemporary and classical dance scene.

Celebrate 70 years of The Royal Ballet’s landmark production of Petipa’s classic ballet and enter an enchanted world of princesses, fairy godmothers and magical spells, to glorious music by Tchaikovsky.

The Royal Ballet brings its celebrations of 70 years at the Royal Opera House to a close with a mixed programme of works by its Founder Choreographer Frederick Ashton.

Live cinema relay / BP Big Screen: 7 June 2017

The Royal Ballet School Summer Performance(9 July 2017)
Conductor: Paul Murphy
The Royal Ballet School’s annual performance features an impressive mix of traditional and contemporary ballet, as a showcase for the prodigious talent of some of the best young dancers in the world.

Two separate events presented by all the available Young Artists: the audience at the lunchtime session choose the repertory for the evening recital, followed by an opportunity to meet the Young Artists over a glass of wine.

A Man of Good Hope(Young Vic) (6 October–12 November 2016)Based on the book by Jonny Steinberg, adapted by Isango Ensemble
Conductor: Mandisi Dyantyis
Director: Mark Dornford-May

Award-winning South African theatre company Isango Ensemble tell the true story of a young refugee’s journey through Africa, based on the book by Jonny Steinberg.

Vittorio Grigolo and Leonardo Capalbo share the title role and lead an excellent cast including Thomas Hampson, Sonya Yoncheva, Christine Rice and Sofia Fomina in Offenbach’s fantastical operatic drama The Tales of Hoffmann.

The iconic Indian musician Ravi Shankar is celebrated in a major new touring project, a co-production between The Royal Opera and London Philharmonic Orchestra in association with Curve Theatre, Leicester. More details to be announced in due course.

A note from Kevin O'Hare on ballet casting for Autumn Season (updated 29/04/15)

Some patrons have asked about casting details for Autumn Season. As it becomes increasingly difficult to create accurate detailed information so far in advance of the published performances I feel that it is preferable to delay announcing casting in order to try and minimize the likelihood of changes. I am now pleased to be able to confirm that the casting will be released on 5 May in advance of booking opening.

Dance productions in the Linbury include contemporary Québécois company Cas Public's Symphonie Dramatique, which forms part of the Deloitte Ignite 2015 programme. Alessandra Ferri returns to the Royal Opera House in Chéri. Martha Clarke’s impassioned work of dance-theatre is based on the novels by Colette and was created with Ferri and Herman Cornejo, who both reprise their roles. Performed in the Linbury Studio Theatre, the piece tells the story of a love affair between a woman and a man half her age in belle-époque Paris.

19 September at 7pm
22* | 24 | 26 September at 7.30pm
1 October at 2pm and 7.30pm
3 October at 12.30pm
9 | 23 | 29 October at 7.30pm
17 October at 7pm
3 | 5 | 11 | 20 | 23 November at 7.30pm
1 | 2 December at 7.30pm

The greatest of all Romantic ballets, Peter Wright’s production of Marius Petipa’s classic is a tale of betrayal, the supernatural and love that transcends death.

26 February at 7.30pm
27 February at 7pm
17 March at 2.30pm and 7.30pm
19 March at 12.30pm
22 | 23 | 29 | 31 March at 7.30pm
28 March at 2pm and 7pm
1 | 6* | 9 | 15 April at 7.30pm
2 April at 7pm
*Live cinema relay

Three ballets from three very different choreographers, all closely associated with The Royal Ballet: a world premiere from McGregor, dark drama from MacMillan and acclaimed ensemble work from Wheeldon.

28 May at 7pm
31 May at 7.30pm
3 June at 7.30pm
4 June at 12.30pm
11 June at 1.30pm and 7pm

Make your first visit to the Royal Opera House a wonderful experience with tickets at a very special price.

People who have never been to a performance at the Royal Opera House will be able to see The Royal Ballet perform Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland on Saturday 6 December at 1.30pm from as little as £1. Other seats are available for £5, £10, £15, £20 and the best seats in the house only £25 per person. There will be a series of fun activities for all ages throughout the building prior to the performance.

Thanks to the Paul Hamlyn Christmas Treats, thousands of people who had not previously been to a performance at the Royal Opera House have been able to enjoy opera and ballet at the famous Covent Garden theatre, with many returning again and again – it is time you joined in too.

When Alice wanders away from a family tea party, little does she expect to fall down a rabbit hole into a magical world filled with curious creatures.

The Royal Ballet's hugely popular retelling of Lewis Carroll's classic story is back for its first ever Christmas appearance. And what better time could there be to bring the whole family along to share the fun? You'll meet the White Rabbit, the Mad Hatter, the Cheshire Cat and all the other colourful characters you might expect – and be prepared for a few exciting surprises on the way!

Before the performance from 10.30am, ticket holders will be able to explore stalls in the Paul Hamlyn Hall which give an insight into what some of our backstage departments do.

Want to make a souvenir to take away with you? Join us to create your very own Wonderland themed Christmas decoration. In the Crush Room, we will have a professional designer and mountains of materials for families to get their hands dirty making something related to Lewis Carroll’s enduring story, even the chance to design your own Mad Hatter’s Tea Party cup and saucer set!

Fancy trying on a costume? Our Amphitheatre Restaurant will feature a range of amazing, authentic costumes from both opera and ballet productions. Try something on with your children and take photographs as a memento. Are you a budding musician? We’ll have a professional on-hand throughout the morning who will let you have a go on one of their instruments, and will show you how they sound and how they are played.

Relax to the sounds of our live band and enjoy these free activities throughout the morning and lunchtime before the performance begins at 1.30pm. Arrive early to make sure you can take advantage of them all!

Don't be late for your very important date!

The Performance of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland is on Saturday 6 December at 1.30pm (doors open at 10.30am for pre-performance activities).

Royal Opera House Restaurants offer a selection of menus in our bars and restaurants throughout the House and there is something for everyone to choose from. We have children’s menus in each area so that the whole family can fully enjoy the experience.

We are also offering pre-ordered lunch boxes for this event, an adult one priced at £6.95 and a children’s one for £4.95, which have a drink, sandwich, tasty treat, piece of fruit and a packet of crisps in each. Please call the number below to order your lunch box in advance.

The Amphitheatre Bar and Paul Hamlyn Bar will both be serving a selection of drinks and lighter snacks such as sandwiches.

We recommend pre ordering your food in all of our bars and restaurants in order for you and your guests to have a seamless experience. The bars and Amphitheatre Restaurant will also take bookings on the day itself so you won’t miss out.

For more details or to make a booking online please visit our restaurants and bars pages. Alternatively please call the team on +44 (0) 20 7212 9254

The performance is recommended for children over five years old who are very welcome. They will require their own ticket next to the accompanying adults. Babies and infants unfortunately will not be admitted into the auditorium, this is to enable a good experience for all those attending, including parents and carers!

The Paul Hamlyn Christmas Treat is generously supported by The Helen Hamlyn Trust, in memory of the late Paul Hamlyn.

The Royal Opera’s Season will feature seven new main stage productions, including Martin Kušej's Idomeneo and Katharina Thoma's Un ballo in maschera. Productions in revival include Der fliegende Holländer, Falstaff and the final run of John Copley's La bohème. Music Director Antonio Pappano will be celebrated, and will conduct six works, including four new productions. Mark Anthony Turnage's Anna Nicole will open The Royal Opera's Season with a performance exclusively for members of the ROH Students scheme.

The Linbury Studio Theatre will also see a range of new commissions, from composers including Philip Glass and Harrison Birtwistle as well as the next generation of opera-makers. The Season sees many works on offer for young audiences, including a new opera for children aged 2 - 6 from Polka Theatre. Richard Jones directs his first Linbury productions: David Sawer's double bill, mad boy clever girl.

The Royal Ballet presents seven full-length ballets including Manon, Swan Lake and La Fille mal gardèe. A number of newly commissioned works will also be presented on the main stage and in the Linbury from choreographers including Wayne McGregor, Akash Odedra, Liam Scarlett and Hofesh Shechter. The Company will curate the Season-opening Deloitte Ignite Festival on the theme of myth.

Don Quixote
25 November–22 January
By Carlos Acosta after Marius Petipa
Carlos Acosta's exuberant production of this classic tale of friendship, love and loyalty is bursting with joie de vivre.

Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
6 December 2014–16 January 2015; Live cinema relay on 16 December
Welcome Performance for Families 6 December
By Christopher Wheeldon
Follow Alice down the rabbit hole in Christopher Wheeldon’s thrillingly entertaining ballet.

The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party NEW (Linbury Studio Theatre)
6 December 2014–3 January 2015
ZooNation
ZooNation burst onto the stage with their family Christmas show, a wonderfully wacky take on the madcap characters of Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.

Onegin
24 January–27 February
By John Cranko
Music: Kurt-Heinz Stolze after Pyotr Il’yich Tchaikovsky
John Cranko’s interpretation of Pushkin’s verse-novel contains some of ballet’s most emotionally charged moments, set to stirring music by Tchaikovsky.

Swan Lake
10 February–9 April; Live cinema relay on 17 March
By Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov
Music: Pyotr Il’yich Tchaikovsky
Anthony Dowell's production of the greatest romantic ballet draws upon the opulence of 1890s Russia.

Listen to the Silence – A Journey with John Cage NEW (Linbury Studio Theatre)
30 January–1 February
John Cage
Dir: Wouter Van Looy / Letizia Renzini
Explore the mind-bending world of philosopher composer John Cage in Zonzo Compagnie's award-winning interactive family show.

Andrea Chénier NEW
20 January–6 February; Live cinema relay on 29 January
Umberto Giordano
Dir: David McVicar
Cond: Antonio Pappano
David McVicar directs a new production of Umberto Giordano's passionate drama of liberty and love in the French Revolution.